A new agreement between Carrier and President-elect Donald Trump will benefit many of Carrier's Indianapolis workers.

The eyes of the political world were on the HVACR industry as Carrier and President-elect Donald Trump announced on Dec. 1 an agreement to preserve 1,100 jobs at the Indianapolis factory.

While the volatile steel market had been trending downward the last few years, U.S. prices have more than tripled since March.

There is nothing like a grand opening on Broadway — and, on such occasions, rarely is the HVAC industry cast in a starring role. That changed recently as “Air Stage,” Fujitsu General America Inc.’s Solution Center, officially opened on 1450 Broadway in the heart of Times Square in New York.

For good reason, HVAC contractors train their salespeople to be very observant when entering a potential customer’s home. They are instructed to look for signs of kids, pets, etc. This can lead to a conversation about IAQ or zoning as the salesperson attempts to solve problems for all residents.

The NEWS recently sat down with Craig Wanner to discuss his goals at Whalen and his view of the HVAC industry.

The existing 10 percent commercial and 30 percent residential geothermal tax credits are due to expire at the end of the year.

Keep up with the national scene and pool your time/resources together, but don’t forget about the local guys.